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Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows,…

Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows, check out some of the exciting new developments from your favorite manufacturers.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched a new mobile collaborative robot, the MC600, bringing mobility to…

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched a new mobile collaborative robot, the MC600, bringing mobility to heavy-payload tasks in applications such as palletizing and machine tending.

Generation IV voice coil drives with proportional control, improved data handling, and LED status indicator are now…

Generation IV voice coil drives with proportional control, improved data handling, and LED status indicator are now available from Parker.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a…

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a user-friendly web interface for centralized and simplified AMR fleet control.

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's…

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a…

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within…

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.

SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for…

SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for industrial applications.

Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter…

Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter features a digital display and stainless steel components.

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal…

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only…

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only barcodes but also human-readable text to verify print quality.

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication,…

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication, metalworking, welding, and finishing.

In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots…

In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots from 2D LiDAR and vision to a 3D array of acoustic sensors.

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses…

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to…

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system…

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.